Beth Hinderman
Rathdrum,ID
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Kootenai Health
Coeur D'Alene, ID
10.2010 - Current
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Educated patients on preventive care topics such as diet and exercise habits or medication compliance.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning correctly prior to use during patient examinations or treatments.
- Answered patient calls promptly and directed inquiries to the appropriate department when needed.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies ensuring adequate stock levels were maintained at all times.
- Provided support to physicians during consultations by recording patient histories accurately and documenting treatment plans accordingly.
- Monitored lab results for accuracy and alerted physicians immediately if any abnormalities were detected.
- Ordered medical supplies from approved vendors based on predetermined budget parameters.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits including diagnosis information, treatment notes, prescriptions.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Certified Medical Assistant
Heart Clinics Northwest
Coeur D'Alene, ID
09.2005 - 10.2010
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork.
- Provided support to patients by helping them fill out forms and answering their questions about health care services.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning correctly prior to use during patient examinations or treatments.
Medical Assistant
James Pataky MD
Coeur D'Alene, ID
08.1998 - 09.2005
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lakeland High School
Rathdrum, ID06-1998
Skills
- Treatment setup
- Medical records oversight
- Medical Terminology
- Inventory and supply management
- Electronic Health Records
- Insurance confirmation
- Specimens collection and processing
- Inventory Management
- Healthcare procedures
- Patient documentation
- Patient Scheduling
- Sample collection procedures
- Vital Sign Monitoring
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant through NCCT
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Kootenai Health
10.2010 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Heart Clinics Northwest
09.2005 - 10.2010
Medical Assistant
James Pataky MD
08.1998 - 09.2005
- Certified Medical Assistant through NCCT
High School Diploma -
Lakeland High School
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